Bartolo’s Australian Cup surprise packet

To say TAB Australian Cup contender Hardaway Winnie has caught Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Paul Bartolo by surprise is a massive understatement.

A very reluctant Bartolo did his mate Ron Martin, who bred and part-owns Hardaway Winnie, a favour when he agreed to take the reins for the Group 2 Sandown Laurels series in December.

But Bartolo’s opinion quickly changed when Hardaway Winnie won her Laurels heat in a fast 29.36s and while she ran sixth to Oakvale Beauty in the final, the daughter of Barcia Bale has won four of her seven starts for Bartolo.

“It’s a funny story,” Bartolo laughed.

“She’s definitely been Read full article

Source:: https://www.grv.org.au/news/2020/02/20/bartolos-australian-cup-surprise-packet/

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